Joe Coughlin

Harper Glinn was an All-Conference first baseman for the Trevians. A four-year varsity player, Glinn will continue playing softball with Colby College. 1. Do you have any pregame rituals or superstitions? It’s not exactly a ritual, but I have one particular hair ribbon that I started wearing when I was 12 years old and now […]

With a state championship just 11 minutes away on Saturday night, New Trier soccer suddenly had to respond to a momentum-swinging, game-tying goal. Fortunately, the Trevians had the stomach for it — specifically the stomach of junior midfielder Brooke Zabel. Two minutes after the equalizer, Zabel activated her midsection to bump a loose ball into […]

The following reports were pulled from the latest incident summaries provided by law enforcement departments in our coverage area (Wilmette, Winnetka, Highland Park, Northfield, Kenilworth, Glencoe and Skokie). WILMETTE June 4 • A locked bicycle reportedly was stolen from a bike rack in the 700 block of Green Bay Road. • At least two bicycles […]

A bakery planned for Ridge Road in Wilmette is no longer happening, business owner Justin “JJ” Holmes told The Record. Holmes’ Gratitude Bakeshop was originally set to open at 418 Ridge sometime in 2026, but in a social media post on May 25, he wrote he was frustrated and heartbroken “that some things don’t turn […]

Mia Chupaila is a recent Loyola Academy graduate who helped lead the Ramblers to a state championship. She was a four-year varsity player (attack, draw) and will continue to compete for Bates College. 1. Do you have have any pregame rituals or superstitions? I always makes sure I do my physical therapy and make sure […]

A collection of mosquitoes trapped in Wilmette reportedly tested positive for the West Nile virus this week, the first such confirmed presence of the annually presenting virus this year in The Record’s coverage area (Skokie, Wilmette, Winnetka, Glencoe, Kenilworth, Northfield, Highland Park and Highwood). The news was announced by the North Shore Mosquito Abatement District, […]

(Editor’s Note: Hope Perry reported this story for Evanston RoundTable, a neighboring independent newsroom. It was shared with The Record as part of an ongoing collaborative effort.) The Evanston/Skokie School District 65 School Board will vote June 22 on a “mutual separation agreement” with Superintendent Angel Turner, according to an email sent to the District 65 […]

Hayden Harrington recently finished his senior season as a left-handed pitcher for the Ramblers. Selected as the team’s most valuable pitcher, Harrington will play for College of the Holy Cross. He also played basketball for Loyola. 1. Do you have any pregame rituals or superstitions? For me, I like to be super relaxed; sometimes I […]

The drama on the diamond Thursday at Wilmette’s West Park was only part of the story. The second President’s Cup, a police-versus-fire softball game, was the main attraction for a community night on June 18 that raised funds for a pair of charities. The Wilmette Fire Department made it two wins in a row with […]

Thousands came through downtown Highland Park over the weekend to enjoy the flavors, sights and sounds of the town’s flagship event. The free Taste of Highland Park featured 12 food and beverage vendors and nearly as many musical acts between Friday and Saturday, June 19-20, headlined by alternative rock band Eve 6. For the fourth […]